Champaign County Sheriff's Office

11/02/2026

Champaign County residents are receiving scam calls today, from subjects who identify themselves as a sergeant with the Champaign County Sheriff's Office.

During the call, the scammer states that you have failed to appear in court, as an "expert witness". They then discuss payment of funds (fines and bond).

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office will NEVER contact you by telephone in regard to a missed subpoena or court date. Please do not provide information or funds. Just disconnect the call.

If you receive a call from someone representing themselves as an employee of the Sheriff's Office and you are not certain of the validity of the call, you may verify the call with the Champaign Countywide 911 Center (937-653-3409) or directly with the Sheriff's Office (937-484-6091).

11/01/2026

🎃 Sheriff Burroughs and members of the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office enjoyed spending Thursday with the children at the Center for Creative Childcare, located at Urbana United Methodist Church.

We loved seeing all the Halloween costumes and sharing some treats with the kids!

10/31/2026

Champaign County:
📅 When: Saturday, November 21st
⏰ Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Where: Urbana Junior High |
1673 S US-68, Urbana, OH 43078

🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Interested in helping out at the Logan or Champaign distributions? Reach out to Emma Danielsson at [email protected]

🎄🦃 HOLIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS ARE COMING! 🦃🎄

Second Harvest Food Bank is preparing to help our neighbors celebrate BOTH Thanksgiving and Christmas with our upcoming Holiday Mobile Distributions!

📣 IMPORTANT: We will NOT be distributing turkeys or hams at these distributions. Instead, neighbors can receive a variety of other foods to help prepare holiday meals and stock their kitchens for the season.

These will be the ONLY holiday distributions this year in each county, so please mark your calendars!

🛒 Here's a look at what is on the menu:
- Whole chicken, ground chicken & sausage
- Milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs & butter
- Potatoes, sweet potatoes & glazed apples
- Pancake mix, flour & syrup
- Green beans, pinto beans & raisins
- Macaroni & cheese, wide noodles & stuffing
- Grapefruit, grapes & grape juice
- Salt and pepper shakers & chicken gravy mix

Here are the dates for each county:

Logan County:
📅 When: Saturday, November 7th
⏰ Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Where: Bellefontaine High School |
555 E. Lake Avenue, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Clark County:
📅 When: Thursday, November 19th
⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
📍 Where: Second Harvest Food Bank |
20 N Murray St, Springfield, OH 45503

Champaign County:
📅 When: Saturday, November 21st
⏰ Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Where: Urbana Junior High |
1673 S US-68, Urbana, OH 43078

🙋 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Interested in helping out at the Logan or Champaign distributions? Reach out to Emma Danielsson at [email protected]

Please share this post to help spread the word to neighbors who may need extra support this holiday season. 🧡

10/30/2026

A few reminders to help keep everyone safe!

🍬 Parents: Check your children's candy before they dig in, and make sure younger children have adult supervision.

🔦 Trick-or-treaters: Carry a flashlight or glow stick when out close to dark, use sidewalks when available, and look both ways before crossing the street.

🚗 Drivers: Slow down in neighborhoods, watch for children crossing the road, and put the phones away.

🏠 Homeowners: Keep walkways clear and turn on your porch light if you're handing out candy.

👻 Everyone: If your Halloween plans include alcohol, arrange a sober ride home.

Have fun, make memories, and look out for one another!

10/29/2026

🐈🚨 It's National Cat Day, and we have some questions.
If your cat were arrested, what would the charges be?

10/28/2026

The ones who are always there for everyone else need someone, too.

Need support? Call or text 988 | Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

Local mental health resources:
Mental Health & Recovery Services Board for Logan & Champaign Co.

10/27/2026

The scariest thing on the road this Halloween isn't a ghost... It's someone driving impaired.

Halloween should be about costumes, candy, and making memories. But one decision to get behind the wheel after drinking can have consequences that last a lifetime.

🎃 Plan a sober ride home before you head out.
🚗 Never ride with someone who is impaired.
🚶 Slow down and watch for trick-or-treaters, especially in neighborhoods and near intersections.
👀 Stay alert and avoid distractions.

Let's do our part to make sure everyone gets home safely.

10/27/2026

Congratulations, Detective Brandon Fenwick!

The Champaign County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the permanent selection of Brandon Fenwick to our Detective Bureau!

This well-deserved assignment reflects Detective Fenwick's dedication, professionalism, strong work ethic, and continued commitment to serving and protecting the citizens of Champaign County.

As a member of the Detective Bureau, Detective Fenwick will play an important role in conducting criminal investigations, seeking justice for victims, and helping keep our communities safe.

We are confident that Detective Fenwick will be a valuable asset to the Detective Bureau and will continue to represent the Champaign County Sheriff's Office with pride and professionalism.

Please join Sheriff Chad Burroughs and the entire Champaign County Sheriff's Office in congratulating Detective Fenwick on this exciting new chapter in his law enforcement career!

Congratulations, Detective Fenwick! Stay safe and keep up the great work!

10/26/2026

Your garage door is a door to your home. Treat it like one.
Stay Safe.

10/23/2026

Apparently, we have a Halloween costume contest on our hands.
Help us settle this. Who wore it better? Left or right? 😂

Disclaimer: These are not actual deputies. They are, however, actual ghosts.👻